Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
110.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
The drive from Locust Grove, OK to Stillwater, OK covers 110.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Floyd Cunningham Drive, Broadway Street, Willie B Austin for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55 miles from Locust Grove, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 110.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Floyd Cunningham Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willie B Austin | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 412 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherokee Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sand Springs Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Locust Grove, OK and Stillwater, OK.
Start on Harold Andrews Boulevard
Turn right onto Floyd Cunningham Drive
Turn left onto Broadway Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Willie B Austin
Turn left
Turn right
Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Tulsa
Merge slight left onto Cherokee Turnpike
Continue on Dan P. Holmes Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King, Junior Memorial Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Sand Springs Expressway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Jerald Warden Memorial Highway
Continue on Keystone Expressway
Continue on Cimarron Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Take the exit slight right toward Perkins Rd.
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perkins Road
Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stillwater, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Locust Grove, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Locust Grove, OK
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Locust Grove, OK · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
The final approach into Stillwater, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Stillwater, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.42 one way
$32.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| premium | $4.63 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Locust Grove on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Stillwater on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Tulsa, OK
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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